Theatre 2

Oriza Hirata is Japan's leading playwright and director, who runs his own theatrical company, Seinendan. Theatre 2 (Observational Film Series #4) examines the dynamic relationship between theatre and the society through depicting Hirata's activities. In order for his art and his not-so-commercial company to survive this highly capitalistic modern society, what kind of strategy does Hirata have and practice?

Director: Kazuhiro Soda

Cast: Oriza Hirata, Kanji Furutachi, Hiroko Matsuda, Yozo Shimada, Fumie Midorikawa, Laure Adler

Audience-only score — full critic data not yet in the ReelXO vault.